Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.5
- Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.7
- Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.9
- Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7
- Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8
- Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8
- Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and...
- GLE 0301.4.2
- Gather information from a variety of sources to support a research topic.
- GLE 0301.4.3
- Present research results in a written report.
- GLE 0501.4.3
- Present the research results in a written report, citing the resources used.
- GLE 0607.6.1
- Analyze information about the major components of the universe.
- GLE 0607.6.2
- Describe the relative distance of objects in the solar system from earth.
- GLE 0607.6.3
- Explain how the positional relationships among the earth, moon, and sun control the length of the day, lunar cycle, and year.
- GLE 0607.6.4
- Describe the different stages in the lunar cycle.
- GLE 0607.6.7
- Describe the causes of lunar and solar eclipses.
- SPI 0301.6.4
- Locate information using available text features (e.g., charts, maps, graphics).
- SPI 0401.1.13
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0401.3.8
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words to enhance the flow of a writing sample.
- TSS.ELA.3.RI.IKI.7
- Use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of a text.
- TSS.ELA.3.RL.IKI.7
- Explain how illustrations in a text contribute to what is conveyed by the words.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.RBPK.7
- Conduct short research projects that build general knowledge about a topic.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.RBPK.8
- Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources, with support; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into...
- TSS.ELA.4.W.RBPK.8
- Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes, categorize information, and provide...
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information.
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